Nursing
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KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02010101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Presentation, question-answer, discussion and evaluation. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Hüsamettin ERDEM | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
This course focuses on the importance of philosophical thinking and the main problems of philosophy. The course primarily focuses on the contribution of philosophy to the individual and society, its relationship with science, religion, morality and art, the characteristics of philosophical thought and knowledge, the source and value of knowledge, existence, the value of human beings, morality and ethics, and the role of philosophy in solving some problems that professionals may encounter.
Objectives of the Course
To enable students to get acquainted with philosophical questions and problems, to acquire information about the importance of philosophy, its subjects and currents, to recognize the thought phases of philosophy, the ways of philosophical thinking and reasoning, to develop critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | It meets health care needs with a holistic approach in accordance with professional values and ethical principles. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Define moral philosophy and ethics terms; can distinguish individual, social, moral and professional values. | P.4.32 | 1 |
| O2 | Can understand the value systems of the nursing profession and the functioning of ethical principles and codes. | P.4.33 | 1 |
| O3 | Can analyze ethical principles and problems in nursing care practices and discuss the ethical decision-making process through clinical cases. | P.4.34 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1. General information about philosophy and definition of philosophy, |
| 2 | 2. The concepts of Philosophy, Philosopher, Hikmet and Hakîm and their explanations, |
| 3 | The foundations of philosophy (reason, contemplation, knowledge and wisdom), |
| 4 | Philosophical thinking and its characteristics, |
| 5 | Why is philosophy necessary for humans? (Individual and social benefits), |
| 6 | Main problems of philosophy (Existence, knowledge and value). What is the Philosophy of Being and Knowledge, General Information about Moral Philosophy and Philosophy of Art in the Problem of Value. |
| 7 | Philosophy and its Departments, (Systematic Philosophy and History of Philosophy), Knowledge and types of knowledge, |
| 8 | midterm exam |
| 9 | Knowledge and Types of Knowledge (empirical knowledge, scientific knowledge, technical knowledge, artistic knowledge, religious knowledge, philosophical knowledge), |
| 10 | Philosophy of Information (Epistemology), |
| 11 | The Problem of the Source of Information (Rationalism, Sensualism) |
| 12 | Problem of the Source of Knowledge (Emprizism, Intuitionism, their criticism) |
| 13 | Value of Knowledge (Dogmatism, Skepticism, Criticism, Positivism, Pragmatism, Analytical Philosophy). |
| 14 | Philosophy of Science (History of Science, Philosophy-Science Relationship, Scientific Mentality, Different Approaches to Science, Value of Science, etc.), |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Erdem, Hüsameddin. Introduction to Philosophy: Some Philosophy Matters, Konya: HU-ER, 2021 |
| BOLAY, Süleyman Hayri. Introduction to Philosophy, Ankara: Akçağ Publications, 2019 | |
| 3. MENGÜŞOĞLU, Takiyettin, Introduction to Philosophy, Istanbul: Remzi Kitabevi, 1983 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 70 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P4 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Define moral philosophy and ethics terms; can distinguish individual, social, moral and professional values. | 5 |
| O2 | Can understand the value systems of the nursing profession and the functioning of ethical principles and codes. | 5 |
| O3 | Can analyze ethical principles and problems in nursing care practices and discuss the ethical decision-making process through clinical cases. | 5 |
